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De Baron z'n Vriendin - Breda
De Baron z'n Vriendin
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Northern Brabant Catholicism, a way of life
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    • Pavlik_NL
  • By Pavlik_NL on October 5, 2003
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    • The church, a symbol of roman catholicism - Breda
    The church, a symbol of
    roman catholicism
    by Pavlik_NL
    In the Southern provinces Northern Brabant and Limburg, the majority of the people are roman catholic. In both provinces however this is taken quite differently as in Limburg they do practice it more and in Brabant there's a lit less of this. Here they more take only the benefits of it, by celebrating the yearly religious festivals in an intensive way (for example Carnaval), while not knowing what the interior of a church looks like and what it all actually means. A pitty, but that's just my opinion.

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    Festivals
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  • By Gili_S on August 27, 2004
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    by Gili_S
    During the summer, and especially during the summer there are festivals, art, dance, music, theater, lots of activity, so, just try to find out in advance or, if you find yourself in the middle of sometime as I did, just try to enjoy it.

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    Football
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  • By Gili_S on August 27, 2004
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    • Johan Cruyff on TV - Breda
    Johan Cruyff on TV
    by Gili_S
    In the Netherlands football is the thing, and, as I visited Breda during the European football championship, everything had something to do with this, well, as long as they win.

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    Funny Pub Names (1)
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  • Updated By sabsi on October 21, 2003
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    • De Baron z'n Vrouw - Breda
    De Baron z'n Vrouw
    by sabsi
    This pub near Breda's market square is called De Baron z'n Vrouw (The baron's wife). Nothing special you think, eh? The see the next tip!

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    Funny Pub Names (2)
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  • Updated By sabsi on October 21, 2003
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    • De Baron z'n Vriendin - Breda
    De Baron z'n Vriendin
    by sabsi
    This pub is opposite the "De Baron z'n Vrouw" and its name is ... wait for this .... "De Baron z'n Vriendin" (The Baron's girlfriend). I thought this was very funny....

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  • By sandravdp on September 8, 2002
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    • Breda Local Customs
    by sandravdp
    The visitors and staff of the amusementpark will always try to help you when you have questions. Most people (especially the staff) speak english and some (especially the staff) speak other languages too. On the picture: Blaga and me in the fowergardens of the Efteling.

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    Monumenten (Will be edited in...
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  • By AvaTara on August 26, 2002
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    • Monumenten (Will be edited in English soon!)

    Breda verwerft stadsrechten in 1252. Is daarmee één van de eerste stadjes van noordelijk Brabant. Om het plaatsje goed te kunnen verdedigen, wordt het aan het begin van de 14e eeuw ommuurd. Rondom de stad liggen de singels. Op strategische punten staan houten wachttorentjes. Onder invloed van de Hollandse Edelman Jan van Polanen ontstaat een klein Middeleeuws stadje. Ziet u het voor u? Houten huizen. Herbergen. Druk bevolkt. Nauwe straatjes en deels onbestrate paden. Zonder riolering. U hoort het slaan der koperslagers. De ketellappers. De schoenmakers. U wandelt langs lakenwevers, mandenmakers en andere ambachtslieden.

    En op dinsdagochtend (precies zoals nu) bezoekt u de weekmarkt. Die is er sinds 1321 tot op de dag van vandaag.

    Of u nu in de Middeleeuwen leeft of in de 90-er jaren van de 20e eeuw... er is één monument waaraan u als naderende reiziger Breda al van verre herkent.

    De toren van de Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk. Overigens ook dominant in beeld vanaf vrijwel elk punt in Breda. In totaal is er 125 jaar aan gewerkt. Het bouwwerk is rijk bewerkt aan de buitenzijde en heeft, zelfs na de beeldenstorm van 1566, een indrukwekkend interieur.

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    Breda is in the roman catholic...
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  • Updated By carolineraat on August 25, 2002
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    • Breda Local Customs
    by carolineraat
    Breda is in the roman catholic south of the country. It has a completely different atmosphere than the protestant north.

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    Amsterdam may be a place to...
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  • By princesss on August 24, 2002
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    • Amsterdam may be a place to smoke pot but don't forget that it's not like that everywhere in Holland. People simple aren't as used to smelling pot, second most smokers are foreigner (in my town especially French) and it's not allowed to smoke on e.g. terraces, clubs, disco's, pubs, restaurants etc etc.

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    Do you like HARLEY DAVIDSON...
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  • By princesss on August 24, 2002
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    Do you like HARLEY DAVIDSON motor bikes? Every year there is a Harley Davidson day attracting many motor bike lovers from in -and outside Breda.

    BREDA JAZZ FESTIVAL (Picture)is internationally renowned. During this festival the city becomes one large, swinging, jazz happening. A melting pot for black and white. You will hear familiar names and unique sounds.

    BALLON FIESTA The sky above the city is filled with colour and spectacle for three days. Many national and international ballooning teams take part in this extravaganza. Parachute jumping forms a sensational part of the event too.

    Another spectacle of sound is the Breda National TAPTOE. Featuring military bands and civilian corps. With lighting professionals working hard behind the screens. An event filled with light effects, music and theatrical splendour, featuring bands and performers from all over Europe.

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